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Abu Dhabi Circular No. 2-2024-On the Delivery of Infrastructure Assets to Developers_ Projects

Original Answer: Abu Dhabi Circular No. 2/2024, issued by the Department of Municipalities and Transport, addresses the delivery of infrastructure assets to developers' projects in Abu Dhabi. The circular states that the responsibility for operating and maintaining these assets lies with the developer, except for main roads that serve the main road network in the Emirate. The affiliated entities of the Department are instructed not to receive these assets unless there is a future procedure that requires it. If such a procedure arises, the developer must deliver the assets according to approved procedures and systems. This circular abrogates Article 3 of Abu Dhabi Circular No. 3/2019, which pertains to the management, operation, and maintenance services for development projects. The circular came into force on the date of its issuance and was published in the Official Gazette. Refined Answer: Abu Dhabi Circular No. 2/2024, issued by the Department of Municipalities and Transport, provides guidelines for the delivery of infrastructure assets to developers' projects in Abu Dhabi. According to the circular, developers are responsible for operating and maintaining these assets, with the exception of main roads that serve the Emirate's main road network. The circular instructs the affiliated entities of the Department not to accept these assets unless there is a future procedure that necessitates it. In such cases, developers must adhere to approved procedures and systems when delivering the assets. It is important to note that this circular supersedes Article 3 of Abu Dhabi Circular No. 3/2019, which specifically addresses the management, operation, and maintenance services for development projects. The circular came into effect upon its issuance and was officially published in the Official Gazette.